Politics - Albuquerque Journal

Politics - Albuquerque Journal

Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema switches to independent

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona announced Friday she has registered as an independent, a renegade move that could bolster her political brand but won't upend the...

Published: Friday, December 9th, 2022 at 6:41AM
Updated: Friday, December 9th, 2022 at 8:33AM

Katy Duhigg in line to lead Rules Committee

She will fill a vacancy created with Sen. Daniel Ivey-Soto gave up the post

Published: Thursday, December 8th, 2022 at 4:46PM
Updated: Thursday, December 8th, 2022 at 10:17PM

Ex-Gov. Richardson: Griner deal a 'good trade' for US

He was involved in back-channel negotiations for player's release

Published: Thursday, December 8th, 2022 at 1:05PM
Updated: Thursday, December 8th, 2022 at 8:43PM

Bill protecting same-sex, interracial unions clears Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House gave final approval Thursday to legislation protecting same-sex marriages, a monumental step in a decadeslong battle for nationwide recognition that reflects a stark turnaround in...

Published: Thursday, December 8th, 2022 at 9:21AM
Updated: Thursday, December 8th, 2022 at 7:47PM

Schumer reelected Senate leader after Dems expand majority

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sen. Chuck Schumer was unanimously elected Thursday for another term as Senate Democratic leader, helming a bolstered 51-seat majority for a new era of divided government in...

Published: Thursday, December 8th, 2022 at 9:22AM
Updated: Thursday, December 8th, 2022 at 1:14PM

DOJ subpoenas election officials in states Trump disputed

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Special counsel Jack Smith has subpoenaed local election officials in Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona and Pennsylvania, asking for communications with or involving former President Donald Trump, his...

Published: Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 at 12:53PM
Updated: Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 at 3:41PM

Jan. 6 committee to issue criminal referrals, chairman says

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol will make criminal referrals to the Justice Department as it wraps up its probe and...

Published: Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 at 11:47AM
Updated: Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 at 3:32PM

Pearce wins reelection as NM GOP chairman through 2024

Fends off 4 challengers with 55% of votes cast

Published: Saturday, December 3rd, 2022 at 3:41PM
Updated: Saturday, December 3rd, 2022 at 9:24PM

Ethics board advances complaint against county commissioner

Commissioner denies that she did anything wrong

Published: Friday, December 2nd, 2022 at 1:08PM
Updated: Friday, December 2nd, 2022 at 11:24PM

Panel picks finalists for Public Regulation Commission

Gov. has nine candidates to choose from as she fills the body that oversees utility rates, charts the course toward more renewable energy use

Published: Friday, December 2nd, 2022 at 3:46PM
Updated: Friday, December 2nd, 2022 at 10:45PM

Journal Poll: Democrat has edge in race for US House seat

Vasquez has opened up a large lead among Hispanics in CD2

October 31, 2022 12:46AM

Journal Poll: Lujan Grisham maintains 8-point lead over Ronchetti

Poll finds female voters, Hispanics bolstering incumbent

October 29, 2022 4:45PM

Gun control measures get strong support from voters

Voters want additional measures enacted

September 3, 2022 3:05PM

Journal Poll: Vast majority think pretrial detention law should change

Support bridges demographics in a rare unification of viewpoints

September 2, 2022 4:33AM

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Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema switches to independent

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democratic Sen. Kyrsten ... WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona announced Friday she has registered as an independent, a renegade move that could bolster her ...

December 9, 2022 8:33AM

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Katy Duhigg in line to lead Rules Committee

She will fill a vacancy created ... She will fill a vacancy created with Sen. Daniel Ivey-Soto gave up the post

December 8, 2022 10:17PM

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Ex-Gov. Richardson: Griner deal a 'good trade' for US

He was involved in back-channel negotiations ... He was involved in back-channel negotiations for player's release

December 8, 2022 8:43PM

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Bill protecting same-sex, interracial unions clears Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House gave ... WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House gave final approval Thursday to legislation protecting same-sex marriages, a monumental step in a decadeslong battle for nationwide recognition ...

December 8, 2022 7:47PM

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Schumer reelected Senate leader after Dems expand majority

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sen. Chuck Schumer ... WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sen. Chuck Schumer was unanimously elected Thursday for another term as Senate Democratic leader, helming a bolstered 51-seat majority for a ...

December 8, 2022 1:14PM

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DOJ subpoenas election officials in states Trump disputed

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Special counsel ... MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Special counsel Jack Smith has subpoenaed local election officials in Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona and Pennsylvania, asking for communications with or ...

December 6, 2022 3:41PM

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Jan. 6 committee to issue criminal referrals, chairman says

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House committee ... WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol will make criminal referrals to the Justice Department as ...

December 6, 2022 3:32PM

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Pearce wins reelection as NM GOP chairman through 2024

Fends off 4 challengers with 55% ... Fends off 4 challengers with 55% of votes cast

December 3, 2022 9:24PM

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Ethics board advances complaint against county commissioner

Commissioner denies that she did anything ... Commissioner denies that she did anything wrong

December 2, 2022 11:24PM